I'm a little behind with updates and such but I just couldn't not share this lovely poem by Jess Smith. Jess came to my show in Vancouver and asked if she could create a poem based off one of my pieces, "Wabi-Sabi." The end result is so beautiful, and it completely resonates with me on a personal level. I couldn't be more proud and equally inspired by her words!

Below is an excerpt from her poem and, just for fun, here are a few work-in-progress shots of Wabi-sabi ( please excuse the poor cell quality photos). All of my pieces go through a metamorphosis of sorts, sometimes they become butterflies and other times silk worms - both equally gratifying.

"I am not timeless But my essence is

and She, my Love, is beautiful

So, I will leave herin all the places I goI will give her to all who are deserving

Rather than being the beautiful butterflyI will be the silk wormQuietly and Peacefully weaving the exotic, beautiful silk I came to create

And I will adornAll that I canand All who I loveIn the fruits of my labour"

Do yourself a favor and go check out the full poem along with her other works on Jess's blog HERE

In other news, I have a show confirmed in Toronto! It will be at Only One Gallery in November from the 12th to the 25th. The show will be a continuation of the East Meets West exhibition, but I will be adding some new work to the collection. Also, I will be doing a limited (resin) print edition of my piece "Shakudo" which I will be announcing very soon! If you would like to know more or pre order, you can email me at info@laurenbrevner.com or fill out the form on the contact page and I'll add you to the list!

Other than that, I hope all is well! Now that the show is done, I will be working in the studio again; which means, things will be active round here once more.